: I know it's not exactly the question you asked, but the best advice I could
: give you is to simply bite the bullet and buy a breathable drysuit. I just
: got one this spring, and it's the cat's meow. I wish I'd bought it long
: ago. Of course, it's quite an expenditure, but if you've built your own
: boat, look at how much you've already saved. If you're serious about
: off-season paddling, it's the #1 best purchase you can ever make.

: Shawn

You are right Shawn it is a big bullet to bite. But ...

If one has a breathable dry top and you are sealed with the spray skirt will you stay just as dry? Or is there inevitably water sneaking into the boat? Is a full on dry suit just more convenient?

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